Softball Recap: Waldron Takes a Loss

Waldron had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-12 to make it nine. They lost 16-0 to the Pottsville Apaches. The game marked the first time this season in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.

As for Pottsville, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games.

For Pottsville's part, Savanna Mackey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Mackey has posted since back in March of 2025. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.

In other batting news, Pottsville let Addy Wilmoth and Callie Holcomb run wild. Wilmoth went a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI, while Holcomb got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI and two runs. That's the most hits Wilmoth has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Potts, who earned one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waldron will take on Alma at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pottsville, they will square off against Greenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.